Earthquake response: How a hasty rebuild could leave Turkey at risk of another quake disaster
CEYDA CAGLAYAN and CAN SEZER, of Reuters, reports on calls for careful planning before rebuilding takes place in the aftermath of the earthquake which devastated large parts of the country…
China cracks down on vanity-project super skyscrapers
Beijing, ChinaReuters China has restricted the construction of extremely tall skyscrapers in smaller cities as part of a crackdown on wasteful vanity projects by local governments. Without special approval, cities with populations of less than three million must not build skyscrapers taller than 150 metres, and cities with larger populations must not construct buildings higher […]
Essay: Seven ways to save lives on the frontline of the climate crisis
In an article first published on The Conversation, the University of Manchester’s STEPHANIE SODERO, BERTRAND TAITHE and RAM VADI outline seven “critical changes to mitigate the impacts of climate change on human health in vulnerable regions of the world”…
Coronavirus spotlights risks of swelling slums in Africa’s cities
London, UKThomson Reuters Foundation The COVID-19 pandemic is exposing the risks of allowing Africa’s swelling ranks of city dwellers to crowd into slums without proper access to water, sewers, transport and other public services, urban experts have warned. Not a single African city ranks in the world’s 10 most populous urban areas today – but […]
GOD’S PLAN
Christians often say, “God has a plan for your life”. It’s supposed to bring hope and comfort, but also excitement that my life is meant for greatness. PICTURE: Toimetaja tolekburoo/Unsplash I’ve spent a lot of time with people, and after you’ve been through death, divorce, job loss, sickness, etc, that line can seem pretty hollow. […]